Discussions - soc.atheism

	New eBook
	My eBook, The Invention of God: The Origins of Religious and Scientific Thought, is available at my web site: [link] If you have any trouble just email me via the web site, and I'll send it to you. By Sammy - Mar 5 - 1 new of 1 message

	=> Crazed Christians Hijack Atheist Blog <=
	By _ Prof. Jonez _ - Jan 14 - 1 new of 1 message

The Skeptic Tank discussion forum is back

[link] The Skeptic Tank has re-created a discussion forum since the old one kind of died when various PHP files or database files got hosed or corrupted over the years. It got so many message postings that never got deleted so it kind of crapped up and devolved. I don't ever censor anything unless it's something really, grossly... more »

By Fredric L. Rice - Jul 28 2008 - 1 new of 1 message

	DOJ Disputes Atheist's Claim of Religious Intolerance in Military
	DOJ Disputes Atheist's Claim of Religious Intolerance in Military [link] {EXCERPT} The Public Record, California - Fearing that higher ranking Army officials would not come to his defense, Hall contacted the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), a watchdog group...... more » By Otis Willie PIO The American War Library - Jul 19 2008 - 2 new of 2 messages

	Atheist soldier sues Pentagon
	Atheist soldier sues Pentagon [link] {EXCERPT} United Press International - Hall contends there is a pattern of discrimination against non-Christians in the military, saying, "I think it's utterly and totally wrong....... more » By Otis Willie PIO The American War Library - Jul 12 2008 - 1 new of 1 message

	Pew Forum religion survey
	Lots of reporting on this. See, for example: [link] The most interesting (for this ng) quote: 'Another finding almost defies explanation: 21 percent of self-identified atheists said they believe in God or a universal spirit, with 8 percent "absolutely certain" of it.'... more » By Todd N. Verklarung - Jun 25 2008 - 5 new of 5 messages

	The speech of Christopher Hitchens at The World Humanist Congress - 8 June 2008 - Washington D.C.
	Dear friends, I've posted on [link] two movies from the last day of The World Humanist Congress - 8 June 2008 - Washington D.C. The first movie (in two parts) is Christopher Hitchens' speech at this great humanist event. You may find more information about his life and works here: [link]... more » By Remus Cernea - Jun 20 2008 - 1 new of 1 message

	An atheist soldier from Fort Riley says his higher-ups in Iraq...
	An atheist soldier from Fort Riley says his higher-ups in Iraq... [link] {EXCERPT} Pitch Weekly, MO He approached his Army chaplain for permission to hold a meeting of atheists, freethinkers and any other non-Christians. He got... more » By Otis Willie PIO The American War Library - May 27 2008 - 1 new of 1 message

	No atheists allowed in foxholes
	No atheists allowed in foxholes [link] {EXCERPT} World Magazine, NC According to an Associated Press account, Hall alleges that Gates permits a military culture in which officers are encouraged to pressure soldiers to adopt... [link]... more » By Otis Willie PIO The American War Library - Mar 12 2008 - 7 new of 7 messages

	Atheist Soldier Says Army Punished Him
	Atheist Soldier Says Army Punished Him [link] {EXCERPT} The Associated Press (AP) A soldier claimed Wednesday that his promotion was blocked because he had claimed in a lawsuit that the Army was violating his right to be an atheist...... more » By Otis Willie PIO The American War Library - Mar 12 2008 - 2 new of 2 messages